Uninstalling IPOD and Itunes software

I had various updates to IPOD Updater. Lo I found three prior versions on my computer and could not uninstall the earlier versions. I finally manually deleted them using Explorer and reinstalled the latest updater.
I was then able to fix my Ipod. However I still have the Uninstall for all the versions in my Register and also cannot eliminate them or Itunes. The Apple software is gone but the Windows registry still shows it and when I tell it to uninstall using Control Panel, it tries but is still there.
Can anyone ever delete Apple software completely from Windows?
Athlon XP Windows XP

Hey ganvan,
Thanks for the question. I understand that you are experiencing issues uninstalling Apple Mobile Device Support. The following resource outlines what you can do in this circumstance:
iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
Uninstall and reinstall iTunes
1. Uninstall iTunes and all of its related components.
2. Reboot your computer. If you can't uninstall a piece of Apple software, try using the Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Utility.
3. Re-download and reinstall iTunes 11.1.4.
Thanks,
Matt M.

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It appears that the iPod (I have a 4GB nano) and iTunes (I tried what was on the CD, as well as the latest download of 6) are not compatible with Windows XP Media Center Edition (patched to the hilt, all the latest updates installed).
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I am on xp media center edition 2005
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I bought the 4gb nano just yesterday.
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Repeat One!... developers of apple iPod and iTunes read this!

It’s not an issue I think anyone can help me with but I hope the developers of apple iPod and iTunes read this.
I am a full supporter and user of both iTunes and iPod…. But some things have always bugged me. :P
Repeat one
Can you please, for everyone’s sake, fix the repeat one function? Yes, when the ipod gets to the end of the song I want it to repeat the song ones more. But when I select next (>>) I’m sick of the song and wound like the next one. But instead it just starts over on the same track.
Today I have to click menu, scroll down and select play on the next song to move forward… meaning I actually have to take the iPod out of my pocket and see what I’m doing.
iTunes music library.
Another thing which would have been practical in these holiday times would be a separate music library function for iTunes. In other words be able to select, load and save different library for different usages.
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2.When I do sound work for animations I like to have my sound FX and background music outside of my music list.
3.Some people are, (believe it or not), ashamed of some of their music and would like to store theme where no one can se them. Say I invite the boys over for some iron maiden and they end up finding my backstreet boys album. (yikes)
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5.When I need background music for some tabletop role-playing I wand them in a separate list as well.
6.ETC
And before you say it… NO… play lists, and do not include in shuffle isn’t the solution…. neither is users. Have you even seen how terrible Microsoft user system works? (Yes I know get a MAC, but you can’t always play that card.)
This function really shouldn’t be difficult to make since you have the “iTunes Library.itl” file already.
This is just my opinion so fare, but if anyone agrees or disagrees; Pleas post a reply.
It’s all in good fun… As I said, I love my iPod and iTunes except for these issues. (Well I could talk about volume but… naaa, enough badgering for one night :P)
Best of days
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No Apple software engineers (the people who can implement these requests) contribute to these forums.
Use either one (or both) of these links.
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iTunes Feedback.
"This is just my opinion so fare, but if anyone agrees or disagrees; Pleas post a reply.
No please don't as that will acomplish nothing. The feedback links are the way to go.

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